Vuyani Jarana, Chief Officer of Vodacom Business, has officially tendered his resignation and will serve a notice period before leaving the mobile phone operator to join South African Airways after 22 years of service.

“The Executive Committee of Vodacom Group and I would like to thank Vuyani for the contribution that he has made to the Group as a member of our Exco,” said Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub.

He added that Vuyani’s appointment at SAA is testament to his diligence, foresight and visionary approach to sustainable development and his commitment to transforming Vodacom Business into the leading Pan African unit that it is today.

“Vuyani has been instrumental in building a strong team and we wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Jarana joined Vodacom as Network Controller in 1995 and served in a number of executive positions culminating in his appointment as Chief Officer of Vodacom Business in September 2012.